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On the recordDecember 10, 2014
Just squeaking under the wire, and I am not going to do a George Miller imitation, talking over the Speaker and pounding the lectern, nor am I going to try and repeat what has come before us in terms of talking about the legendary accomplishments of the two gentlemen. I just want to mention one. When I first came here, I was privileged to be part of a small discussion group of faith and politics. It had Henry and George, and it opened a face to me of people who cared about their colleagues, an extraordinary kindness that both had given to me and my family, and had given a face to this institution that is too often missing now. And I think that may be their greatest contribution.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

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